RPO Recruitment is partnering with a leading mining company in Johannesburg to find a talented Junior Accountant to join their team of professionals. As a Junior Accountant, you will be responsible for the full accounts receivable cycle (including local & export sales, export documentation, debtors' reconciliation, updating traffic workbook, and checking letters of credit), full accounts payable cycle, cash flow forecasting, VAT & diesel refunds, completion and SARB submissions, full cashbook processing, and banking functions.
Responsibilities:
- Invoicing:
- Submitting local sale invoices to the applicable debtors and ensuring prices are calculated in accordance with signed contracts.
- Checking and confirming the accuracy of all export invoices on signed contracts (signing as proof of accuracy).
- Preparing and reviewing monthly debtor statements.
- Executing payments:
- Following up to ensure payments are received within debtor terms, with exceptions communicated to direct reports.
- Submitting all required documentation to banks to confirm incoming funds are released (UCR Number).
- Processing all receipts from debtors into SAGE 300.
- Preparing a weekly schedule of expected payments from debtors (cash flow forecast).
- VAT and Diesel Refunds and SARS Audits:
- Compiling, reconciling, and submitting VAT 201 returns monthly.
- Preparing documents for SARS audits.
- Monitoring receipt of VAT refunds and communicating status to direct reports and CFO monthly.
- Export and Local Sales:
- Updating payments on the Traffic Workbook daily.
- Reviewing Letters of Credit received from debtors for accuracy.
- Updating monthly sales and costs on the Vessel Reconciliation per shipment.
- Export Documentation:
- Ensuring export documentation is endorsed and signed appropriately.
- Submitting export documentation timely and liaising with traders on requirements.
- Accounts Payable:
- Receiving and capturing creditor invoices on Sage 300 daily.
- Reconciling the non-stock clearing account monthly.
- Checking reconciliations processed by mine creditor clerks.
- Loading creditor payments into the banking system.
- Cashbook Management:
- Capturing all payments on Sage 300 daily.
- Checking bank reconciliations against bank statements.
- Banking:
- Verifying banking details before loading onto the banking system.
- Loading payments (international and local) and filing supporting documentation.
Requirements:
- BCom degree with preferable completed articles at a reputable auditing firm.
- Minimum of 6-8 years' experience in a related field.
- Positive attitude, dependable, ethical, and reliable.
- Uphold company values and demonstrate professionalism.
- Disciplined, responsible, and able to work under pressure.
- High numeracy skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Networking skills within and outside the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
- Valid driver's license (Code 8).
Benefits:
- Salary: R300K - R400K per year
Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. Apply today by contacting Keegan Wolhuter at RPO Recruitment or via LinkedIn. Visit our website: rporecruitment.us or email your CV to keegan.wolhuter@rporecruitment.us.
We will contact suitable candidates within 3 days. If not contacted, your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.